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Yangwang Altior luxury saloon makes its debut in Abu Dhabi

The Yangwang Altior, BYD’s 5.6-metre electric flagship saloon, has made its global debut in Abu Dhabi with a claimed 1,000 km range. Here’s what we know.

BYD’s desert charging station plugs in your car by robot

BYD’s desert charging station in Abu Dhabi pairs solar power, battery storage and FLASH Charging with a robotic arm that plugs in your car for you.

Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid available from AED 154,900

The Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid has launched in the UAE from AED 154,900, with an estimated 100 km of electric range and two all-wheel-drive trims.

XPENG GX six-seater reaches the UAE

The XPENG GX six-seater has launched in the UAE, with the Flagship at AED 299,000 and the Ultra listed at AED 245,000. XPENG reports 800 UAE orders.

Jetour’s F700 hybrid pickup is heading for the UAE

Jetour’s F700 hybrid pickup is reportedly coming to the UAE, with a claimed 150 km of electric range. Prices and official specs are not yet confirmed.

Polestar 5 on sale in the UAE from AED 439,000

The Polestar 5 grand tourer is on sale in the UAE from AED 439,000, with up to 678 km of WLTP range and 350 kW charging. Deliveries are unconfirmed.

Geely’s Monjaro EM-i plug-in hybrid arrives in the UAE from AED 130,900

Geely’s Monjaro EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV is on sale in the UAE from AED 130,900, with a 29.8 kWh battery and up to 116 km of WLTP electric range.

Chery’s Lepas L8 plug-in hybrid on sale in the UAE at AED 150,000

The Lepas L8 plug-in hybrid is on sale in the UAE at AED 150,000 through Al Ghurair Mobility, with 342 hp and a claimed 90 km of electric range.

Dongfeng 008 reaches the UAE at AED 139,900 with 200 km of electric range

The Dongfeng 008 six-seat range-extender SUV is on sale in the UAE at AED 139,900, with a claimed 200 km of electric range and 1,220 km in total.

iCAUR V25 makes its global debut, with a UAE launch due in late 2026

The iCAUR V25 SUV made its global debut in China with range-extended and battery-electric versions, and a UAE launch is set for Q4 2026.

Chery lines up K2 deal to take its robotaxi abroad

Chery plans to sign a K2 deal with the UAE-based firm at its Wuhu user summit, a first step towards commercial use of its Level 4 robotaxi outside China.

Luxeed sets UAE launch for the second quarter of 2027

Chery’s luxury brand Luxeed will start UAE sales in the second quarter of 2027, led by a flagship MPV, with showrooms in Abu Dhabi and Dubai by end-2027.

LEPAS heads for the Gulf with its L8 plug-in hybrid

Chery’s premium brand LEPAS enters the Middle East in November, with its L8 plug-in hybrid rolling out first in the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar.

Lexus RZ 500e lands in the UAE at AED 255,000

Al-Futtaim Lexus has put the all-electric RZ 500e on sale in the UAE at AED 255,000, in a single Platinum AWD grade with a claimed range of up to 460km.

Sharjah’s revamped Porsche showroom opens with the Cayenne Electric

Porsche Centre Sharjah has reopened as a Destination Porsche showroom, with the all-new Cayenne Electric on show at its opening on 18 October 2026.

Ferrari Luce makes its private debut in Dubai

The Ferrari Luce, Ferrari’s first all-electric car, was shown to regional clients in Dubai on 15 October, with no UAE price or delivery date yet.

Tesla opens UAE Roadster bookings with no delivery date

Tesla has opened UAE Roadster bookings at Dh210,000 for the Performance and Dh1.02 million for the Thrust, but no delivery date is offered.

Toyota’s bZ4X Touring arrives in the UAE at AED 184,900

Toyota’s first fully electric model in the UAE, the bZ4X Touring, is on sale through Al-Futtaim Motors at AED 184,900 in a single all-wheel-drive trim.